Wildman Dak is a teaching artist, songwriter, musician, performer, consultant, and creative educator dedicated to helping students build confidence, identity, and empowering education through the arts. With over a decade of experience, Dak has worked with schools, community organizations, and cultural institutions to create dynamic arts experiences that create positive and engaging learning environments that inspire creativity, confidence, collaboration, and foster community.

Through blending professional artistic practice with established and innovative teaching methods, Wildman Dak designs fun and engaging workshops and residencies that align with Indiana educational standards, while encouraging imagination and self-expression. Programs focus on cultural exploration, storytelling, poetry, social-emotional learning, creative writing, motor-development, movement, and expanding knowledge, empowering students to think critically and express themselves authentically.

As a professional musician, Wildman Dak has earned an esteemed reputation for his exceptional musical skills and performed at venues and festivals all across the state of Indiana and out of state. He is also a published researcher dedicated to expanding a growing body of research, with multiple publications appearing in an array of national and international publications and peer-reviewed academic journals.

Wildman Dak remains ambitious and determined to educate the next generation. This active artistic career allows them to bring real-world knowledge, creativity, and experience directly into the classroom. Educators and program partners alike value Dak’s ability to foster engaging, inclusive, positive learning environments where every participant feels encouraged to explore, create, and grow.

Wildman Dak offers a range of workshops, school residencies, assemblies, and professional development sessions for educators.